The Washington Post
ASHLEY-MADISON — The leak of data from the Ashley Madison infidelity site may be something much bigger than a chance to snicker: a turning point for American society, the Internet and maybe even marriage itself. 1,530 words, by Michael E. Miller (Post).
CLINTON-ITFIRM — The small Denver technology firm at the center of the scandal surrounding Hillary Rodham Clinton's emails is getting death threats. 1,290 words, by Rosalind S. Helderman (Post).
RUSSIA — MOSCOW — A regional court in Russia sentences an Estonian officer to 15 years in prison Wednesday in a murky espionage case that seemed ripped from the headlines of the Cold War. 410 words, by Andrew Roth (Post).
THAILAND — Police in Thailand broadened their hunt Wednesday for the suspected Bangkok bomber, issuing a police sketch of the man sought in a huge manhunt and suggested he was part of a wider network. 335 words, by Brian Murphy (Post).
LION - Zimbabwe charges farmer over killing of Cecil the lion, but not an American dentist. 820 words, by Michael E. Miller (Post).
BEHEADING - Islamic State reportedly beheads antiquities scholar, 82, who oversaw Palmyra ruins in Syria. 360 words, by Sarah Kaplan (Post).
WATER - 'Drinkable book' filters filthy water and makes it safe to drink, researchers say. 630 words, by Lindsey Bever (Post).
RANGERS (1STLD) — The graduation this week of two female soldiers from the Army's difficult Ranger School has added new pressure on the U.S. military to make women eligible to serve across its combat ranks. 1,200 words, by Dan Lamothe (Post). One photo.
FLAG-MISSISSIPPI — Many in Mississippi are resisting calls to change its Confederate-themed flag. 1,600 words, by Neely Tucker (Post). Four photos.
FDA — WASHINGTON — The FDA on Tuesday approved the world's first drug designed to stir a woman's waning desire for sex, a condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 U.S. women. 1,500 words, by Brigid Schulte (Post). One video.
WALKER (1STLD) — Scott Walker has sought to reassure jittery donors and other supporters that he can turn around a swift decline in the polls by going on the attack and emphasizing his conservatism. 1,100 words, by Jenna Johnson and Sean Sullivan (Post).
IRAN-NUCLEAR — WASHINGTON - Sen. Robert Menendez, a prominent Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Tuesday that he will vote against the Obama administration's nuclear agreement with Iran. 550 words, by Carol Morello (Post).
FLIGHTS — WASHINGTON — - New software intended to speed jetliners to their destination is to blame for the debacle Saturday that tied East Coast air travel in knots. 700 words, by Ashley Halsey III (Post)
WOMEN-BIRTH — Shorter mothers had shorter pregnancies, smaller babies and a higher risk for preterm births, a study shows. 550 words, by Brady Dennis (Post).
CLINTON-EMAILS — NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Hillary Clinton said repeatedly Tuesday that she did not know if her email server, which was turned over to the FBI last week, had been wiped clean of data. 1,100 words, by John Wagner and Rosalind S. Helderman. (Post). One photo.
HEALTH-GOP — The Republicans' unsolved dilemma made its first big appearance in the 2016 Republican presidential race. 1,000 words, by David Fahrenthold and Jenna Johnson (Post).
LABOR-DEMS — Organized labor's divided loyalties between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will course through the Luxor hotel and casino here this week, where both Democratic contenders will court voters , 1,200 words, by John Wagner (Post).
IRS — WASHINGTON — The IRS says a breach of data was far more widespread than it first thought: 610,000 taxpayers were at risk. 600 words, by Lisa Rein (Post).
TRANSGENDER — WASHINGTON — The White House has appointed its first openly transgender staff member. 500 words, by Abby Ohlheiser (Post).
RUSSIA-GAS — MOSCOW — As oil and gas prices decline, Russia is losing leverage it once had with energy sector. 1,100 words, by Michael Birnbaum (Post).
PUTIN-SUB - Vladimir Putin descends into briny deep on submarine ride. 290 words, by Justin Wm. Moyer and Nick Kirkpatrick (Post).
IRAN-REPORTER — Jason Rezaian's family members want to be present when the verdict is read in his espionage trial. 700 words, by Carol Morello (Post). Video code.
HOUSING — Many young workers are finding that home prices are rising faster than their pay, making it harder for them to set aside the cash they need for the purchase, studies show. 900 words, by Jonnelle Marte (Post).
HOUSING-INCOME — WASHINGTON — A family of four in New York City makes $497,911 a year but pays $1,574 a month to live in public housing in a three-bedroom apartment subsidized by taxpayers. 550 words, by Lisa Rein (Post).
HOUSING-FLORIDA — Florida housing expert fears another bubble is about to burst. 800 words, by Jim Tankersley (Post). One photo.
DRONES-FIRES - Aircraft firefighting efforts were recently delayed in the Cajon Pass area because as many as five drones flew around the blaze, an official told a California legislative hearing this week. 610 words, by Wilborn P. Nobles III (Post).
MOM-DEATHS - Mom killed her three young sons to help her daughter, prosecutor says. 680 words, by Michael E. Miller (Post).
OIL — Oil prices have fallen this month to their lowest point in years, but fuel costs haven't dropped nearly as quickly. 450 words, by Thad Moore (Post).
SOLAR — A new Google project is seeking to allay some of these concerns with a tool that estimates the amount of energy and savings solar power could generate for any given home. 500 words, by Chelsea Harvey (Post special).
PARENT-BENEFITS — An unusual part of KKR's new parental policy is that it will now also pay for new parents to bring their child and a nanny along on business trips until the baby turns one. 750 words, by Jena McGregor (Post).
AFGHAN-RAMPAGE - WASHINGTON — U.S. military commanders missed signs that Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales "would engage in future unwarranted violent behavior against Afghans," according to an Army investigation released Tuesday into a 2012 massacre in which Bales left a remote base and shot 22 villagers. 1,040 words, by Mary Pat Flaherty (Post).
MARYLAND-HOGAN — ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday that 95 percent of his cancer is gone, according to a medical scan taken after his second round of chemotherapy. 800 words, by Ovetta Wiggins (Post). One photo.
METHANE — WASHINGTON — The Obama administration outlines plans for sharply reducing emissions of methane gas from oil and gas operations. 665 words, by Joby Warrick (Post).
BRAIN - Scientists say they've grown the world's most complete Petri dish brain. 860 words, by Sarah Kaplan (Post).
Bloomberg
CLINTON-IOWA — Hillary Clinton's ability to project authenticity is key to her Iowa campaign. 1,260 words, by John Heilemann (Bloomberg). Three photos.
NEWJERSEY — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx agree to work together to obtain a "substantial" federal grant toward building a new tunnel under the Hudson River to Manhattan. 430 words, by Terrence Dopp (Bloomberg).
WALMART-COMMENT — Wal-Mart has faith that raising wages will pay off. 870 words, by Justin Fox (Bloomberg).
GOP-IMMIG-COMMENT — The Republican conversation on immigration unravels. 550 words, by Francis Wilkinson (Bloomberg).
The Japan News
JAPAN-STATEMENT — WASHINGTON — Three experts on security and diplomacy give high marks to the statement by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and say they expect improvement in Japan-South Korean relations. Developing, by Satoshi Ogawa (Japan News).
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